The San Antonio Spurs have bounced back from a brief losing stretch with seven straight wins, most recently a 119-114 victory over the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night. But they're still in need of more consistent contributions from a few players.
Although roster changes are a factor since a new face is adjusting to new teammates, a couple of returning players are also adapting to new featured spots. All that is happening while a longtime leader is learning a lesser role, too.
Now, Gregg Popovich's team has navigated the opening month of the season at 12-3, so San Antonio has the luxury of fine-tuning the rotation while still winning games.